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With millions of people worried about California's historic drought, a proliferation of free apps turn water conservation into a game while letting consumers save both water and money around the house.
Many are aimed at both children and adults and award points through quizzes and by adopting water-saving tips. Some turn water conservation into a competitive game with other family members to see who can save the most water — and money — by, say, taking the quickest shower.
And at least one makes it easy to take photos of neighbors who drown their lawns in water — and then report them to local water authorities.
The Santa Clara Valley Water District does not have a water conservation app of its own. But it does have an online water use calculator on its website that was developed during the 2010 drought to help customers understand the cost of using too much water.
So, during the current drought, the water district supports any apps that let water users track their personal water consumption through their handheld devices.
"Anything that people can do to identify ways to use water more efficiently, we're all for it," said Marty Grimes, spokesman for the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Lori Palmquist, of Richmond-based WaterWonk, is getting ready to launch three apps aimed at helping commercial landscapers save money by better managing their water.
But Palmquist is also in favor of apps aimed at helping average consumers save money by cutting down on their own water use at home.
"Whether it's apps that allow them to find leaks or cut down on their water use indoors or outdoors, it's essential — really, really essential — for everyone to have this information," Palmquist said.
Many free apps, like the National Ground Water Association's water usage calculator, take a straight-forward approach to estimating water use through dishwashers, toilets and showers.
Others, such as the Drip Detective app, up the ante by having users tap their screens every time a drop falls out of a leaking faucet. Or they can measure the rate of a more serious leak, whether by teaspoon, tablespoon, pint or gallon.
Either way, Drip Detective then calculates the amount of water — and money — being wasted every day, week, month and year based on your current water bill.
Like other water-conservation gaming apps, H20 Tracker awards points by correctly answering quiz questions such as whether more water is spent taking a bath or washing a car.
Unlike most water-conservation game apps, however, H20 Tracker, makes it easy for users to inform on their water-wasting neighbors.
"Is someone letting water run down the street?" reads the description for H20 Tracker. "Let your city know! You can even take a picture and send it with your report."
Other game apps are clearly aimed at educating a new generation about the importance of water conservation, such as "Captain Plop's Water-Saving Mission" by the South Australian Water Corp., one of several Australian organizations that have developed water conservation apps.
It's basically a children's e-book about the adventures of a colorful blue cartoon character named Captain Plop whose head is shaped like a water drop.
Readers follow Captain Plop as he navigates the inside of a home's pipes. Along the way, Captain Plop offers lessons on the importance of saving water by turning off the tap while brushing teeth or taking shorter showers.
Another game app, "Tap The Tap," also uses a cartoon icon in the form of a water-conscious camel to teach the importance of water conservation.
Throughout the game, which involves tapping on the correct plumbing pipe, players are encouraged to pledge to use water wisely.
Whether it's a staid app about money that's wasted through a leaking faucet, or a colorful interactive children's game, Palmquist likes the idea that consumers can access so many free, water-saving tools through an app.
"For most of us," Palmquist said, "we just don't know how much water we're wasting. All we know is that water comes into the house and flows back out. So anything — like an app — that helps educate us is good."
Contact Dan Nakaso at 408-271-3648. Follow him at Twitter.com/dannakaso.


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Medications and Their Commonly Used Names
There are several types of prescription and nonprescription medications that can be used to treat insomnia.
Prescription Drugs
Benzodiazepine-receptor agonists —These are hypnotic drugs that have a sedative effect. This class includes:
- Benzodiazepines, which are also used to treat depression, anxiety, or seizure disorder.
- Nonbenzodiazepines, which have similar effects to traditional benzodiazepines and mainly used to treat mild insomnia.
Melatonin-receptor agonist —This medication is used to treat insomnia characterized by difficulty with falling asleep. It shortens the time it takes to fall asleep in people with transient insomnia.
Sedating antidepressants —For long-term treatment of insomnia or when insomnia is accompanied by depression and/or caused by depression. These antidepressants are different from other classes of antidepressants.
Nonprescription Drugs
Nonprescription sleeping aids can leave people feeling drowsy the next day and may not always be effective at providing restful sleep. However, they are often used as the first line of treatment for short-term insomnia because they are not addictive and a fatal overdose is extremely rare. These include the following:
Antihistamines —There are many antihistamines available over-the-counter. Diphenhydramine is a commonly used antihistamine for insomnia. Not all antihistamines are effective for this purpose, especially the newer, nondrowsy antihistamines.
Melatonin —A natural hormone produced in the brain. Melatonin triggers sleep and is more active at night. Your body produces more melatonin in a completely dark room than in a dimly lit one. Melatonin may be useful when your normal sleep cycle has been disturbed, such as during travel-induced jet lag.
Pain relievers —Can be useful when insomnia is caused by minor pain.
The information below relates to prescription sleep medications unless stated otherwise.
What These Medications Are Prescribed For
To promote sleep in someone who has insomnia, especially in these cases:
- When sleep difficulties cause problems completing daily activities
- When behavioral approaches have proven ineffective
Insomnia associated with:
- Psychological condition, such as anxiety
- Temporary changes in normal sleep cycles
Hypnotics may help to do the following:
- Shorten the time it takes to fall asleep
- Increase total sleep time
- Decrease the number of wakings during sleep
How These Medications Work
Hypnotic drugs alter brain chemistry in different ways:
- Benzodiazepine receptor agonists work by enhancing the effect of a brain chemical responsible for reducing neuron excitability.
- Melatonin receptor agonists may enhance the properties of melatonin's sleep-inducing properties.
- Antidepressants block the absorption of certain brain chemicals leaving them in the blood stream. This helps produce a feeling of drowsiness.
Precautions While Using These Medications
Avoid overuse and dependence —Benzodiazepines and other sleep medications may become less effective over time, requiring higher doses to produce effects. This can lead to dependence. Antidepressants and antihistamines present a lower risk for dependency. There is no current evidence that melatonin receptor agonists lead to overuse or dependence.
Do not stop suddenly —When you are discontinuing regular use of a prescription sleep aid, your doctor may gradually lower your dose. Stopping abruptly can cause withdrawal.
Mild withdrawal of benzodiazepines is common. The usual symptom is several nights of poor sleep. More serious withdrawal may occur with higher doses of benzodiazepines and may include the following symptoms:
- Anxiety
- Irritability
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Sweating
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Blurred vision
- Impaired memory and concentration
- Tremor
- Muscle and abdominal cramps
- Decreased appetite
- Hallucinations or seizures (in severe cases)
Melatonin receptor agonists are not associated with returning insomnia or withdrawal symptoms.
Do not combine with certain substances —Be sure to tell your doctor about all of the medications, both prescription and nonprescription and any herbal supplements you take. Hypnotics can have potentially dangerous interactions when combined with certain other substances, such as the following:
- Alcohol
- Anesthetics, including dental anesthetics
- Antiseizure medications
- Tricyclic antidepressants
- Opioid pain relievers
- Sedatives
- Antipsychotics, such as lithium or tranquilizers
- H2 blockers for gastrointestinal disorders
- Antifungal medications
Practice good sleep habits —Because of the risks of overuse and withdrawal, sleep medications should not be considered a long-term or first solution to insomnia. While using these medications, it is essential to adopt good sleep habits in order to establish normal sleeping patterns that can be maintained without the use of drugs. These habits include the following:
- Exercising regularly, at least 3 hours before you want to sleep
- Avoiding naps, especially longer than 30 minutes and after 3 pm
- Going to sleep and waking up at the same time every day (even on days off)
- Saving your worries for daytime (schedule time during the day to write down concerns.)
- Practicing a relaxing bedtime ritual, like a hot bath or listening to calming music
- Using your bed only for sleeping and sex
Proper Usage
Your doctor will determine the appropriate dose and usage schedule for you.
Possible Side Effects
Elderly people are more susceptible to side effects and therefore hypnotics are not recommended for them.
Possible side effects of hypnotics include the following:
- Clumsiness or unsteadiness
- Lightheadedness
- Drowsiness—more common with long-acting than short-acting drugs
- Weakness
- Slurred speech
- Agitation
- Headache
- Depression
- Memory loss
Rare side effects include the following:
- Sleepwalking
- Odd moods and behavior
- Hallucinations
- Lack of usual inhibitions
- Confusion
Possible side effects of antihistamines include the following:
- Lightheadedness
- Drunken movements
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth and throat
- Urinary retention
- Constipation
With every medication, there are important precautions to consider. These include allergies, interactions with other drugs and medical conditions, and safety during pregnancy, lactation, and other stages of life. If you have insomnia, talk to your doctor about treatment options.
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National Sleep Foundation
Better Sleep Council Canada
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Safe use of sleep aids. National Sleep Foundation website. Available at: https://sleepfoundation.org/insomnia/content/safe-use-sleep-aids. Accessed October 25, 2016.
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Mix-and-Match Corn Bread
Personalize this quick-and-easy favorite, a great side for any casual menu. Start with the basic recipe, then choose your cornmeal, a liquid and a stir-in that gives your cornbread the flavor you're in the mood for. Next, select a pan or skillet, and bake. Serve the bread warm with butter, maple syrup, sorghum or honey. Plenty of options mean you'll want to try this recipe over and over again.Mix-and-Match Corn Bread
Asparagus Scramble Biscuits
Great for a brunch, Asparagus Scramble Biscuits use square bacon-flecked cornmeal biscuits you can make ahead. The morning of your brunch, scramble the egg-veggie mixture, fill the biscuits and bake to heat and melt the cheese. The biscuits also are delicious served by themselves!Asparagus Scramble Biscuits
Blueberry-Almond Streusel Muffins
Light ricotta cheese and whole wheat flour cut fat and add fiber to these muffins from Covered Bridge Farm in Forest Lake, Minnesota.Blueberry-Almond Streusel Muffins
Spinach Pizza Bread
Frozen bread loaf dough speeds prep time on this savory bread. The recipe was inspired by an Italian bread popular in The Hill area of St. Louis. Serve the spirals with a marinara sauce dipper.Spinach Pizza Bread
Raspberry Muffins
These moist, sugar-topped muffins taste best when made with plump fresh red raspberries, though you can substitute frozen raspberries when fresh ones aren't in season. Serve warm from the oven for breakfast or brunch.Raspberry Muffins
North Woods Rye Bread
This hearty raisin-rye bread is based on an old Swedish recipe. Try serving it warm topped with honey or butter.North Woods Rye Bread
Badger State Muffins
Shredded apples, chopped cranberries, shredded carrot and nuts pack this cinnamon- and coriander-spiced muffin from the M&M Cafe in Monticello, Wisconsin.Badger State Muffins
War Eagle Mill Buttermilk Biscuits
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Skillet Corn Bread
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Another year is coming to a close, so it's time to wrap it up with a Best of 2011 list. Truthfully, there were gobs of fabulous releases this year, particularly in the natural fragrance realm, which makes me giddy and thrilled for all those indie artists devoted to the alchemy of botanical perfume. In the interest of keeping your attention- and since long lists are rarely a pleasure to read through- I've distilled my Best Of list to 10.
Best Perfumes:
Muguet de Mai by DSH Perfumes. When I asked Dawn Spencer Hurwitz if she would be interested in creating an all natural muguet scent for a May Day blogging event, I had no idea such a stunningly beautiful, complex, and true-to-life lily of the valley perfume would emerge. Muguet de Mai is like turning over a rain soaked tree branch in the forest to find a protected cluster of freshly blooming lily of the valley, densely floral while teeming with the fecundity of the soil's riches. Muguet de Mai is a marvel and I can't thank Dawn enough for taking me up on my offer, and for creating my favorite perfume of the year. Muguet de Mai is available at DSH Perfumes, $125 for 5ml antique parfum presentation.
To Bee by Roxana Illuminated Perfume. The scent of beeswax, whether it's burning in a candle or suffusing the skin as a perfume, is one of those aromas that I find instantly soothing. Its honeyed and resinous warmth calms my nerves and slows my breath. To Bee achieves this effect beautifully and is enhanced by many essences, but most notably tonka, ambrette and oud. Even though To Bee is lovely on a cold wintery eve, it's truly a seasonless scent. I first discovered To Bee in the heat of July when summer's warmth amplified its delightfully ambery sweetness. To Bee is available in solid or liquid perfume at Roxana's etsy shop. I particularly love the solid perfume locket for $30.
Dimanche EDP by Strange Invisible Perfumes. Dimanche was first released as a limited edition parfum in 2010, but in early 2011, it was made available in EDP concentration. The EDP is also limited edition, but the Strange Invisible Perfumes boutique still has a small quantity in stock. Dimanche opens with a cool and crisp iris, then proceeds to warm-up in the middle with hay, rose, and honey. A not-too-sweet amber dusted with cocoa awaits in the drydown, making for an olfactory experience that is multi-layered, compelling and alluring. Dimanche EDP is available only via the SIP Boutique. $270 for 50ml. Please call 310.314.1505 for phone orders.
Orcas by Ayala Moriel Parfums. Orcas is a fragrance that sweeps you off your feet and carries you along the rugged beauty of the Pacific Northwest coastline. Within Orcas, you will discover spruce, moss, rosemary and seaweed that are herbaceous and invigorating. Violet leaf and cedar are also in this seafaring perfume which cast complementing green and woody tones. Wearing Orcas this winter has me longing for a summer drive along the northernmost parts of Highway 101. It's a little melancholy since those months feel very far away, but put on some Nick Drake and a dabbing of Orcas, and wallow in its wistful beauty. Orcas is available at Ayala Moriel Parfums, $120 for 15ml splash bottle.
Cologne du Maghreb by Tauer Perfumes. I recently reviewed Andy Tauer's all natural cologne a few weeks ago, but it is so remarkable, that I can't help but mention it again so soon, as it really is one of the Best of 2011. I love how CdM's deliciously vibrant citrus notes are savored from its opening notes to the drydown. Orange blossom and cedar are then enjoyed in the middle stage of CdM's development, and the drydown is more than worth waiting for. To quote my review, "… in the end, this classically styled cologne morphs into an amber fragrance replete with sweet yet animalic labdanum that still continues to be green and citrusy-floral. It's really amazing and beautiful and appropriate for both men and women." Cologne du Maghreb is available exclusively at Indiescents. $65 for 50ml atomizer flacon.
Best Skincare, High-End and Luxurious:
I hand this award to Tammy Fender without a moment's hesitation. Her eponymous skincare line was launched several years ago, but it's a 2011 find for me, so on this list it goes. The product that I am most crazy about and would gladly shell out 95 clams for, is the Antioxidant Creme with Neroli & Orange. Click on the link and you'll find the full list of ingredients that reads like a juice bar menu, as well as information on highlighted ingredients like algae extract and carrot seed. I am totally addicted to the glorious neroli scent of this facial moisturizer. It smells just like the orange blossom seasons I remember from my childhood, and it sends me into a relaxing sleep. The consistency is a cream-gel hybrid that feels nourishing as it rapidly absorbs into the skin. I use this at night as I don't want to use my little jar of precious up too quickly, but if I had my druthers, I'd use it day and night. Tammy Fender Antioxidant Creme is available at her website, $95 for 1.9oz glass jar.
I am also loving the Tammy Fender Cleansing Milk which is rich and thick and possesses an aromatic lavender scent that vacillates between sweet and herbal. I know lavender can be an irritant to some, so if that's the case, this cleansing milk is not for you. As for me, I love lavender and my skin loves it as well, so I slather it on, massage it in, and let it cleanse, which it does very well. Tammy Fender Cleansing Milk is available at her website, $55 for 6.7oz glass pump bottle.
Best Skincare, Drugstore Deal:
Burt's Bees has come out with a really nice line of sensitive skincare that's worth attention. I have the Sensitive Facial Cleanser and the Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream and am highly impressed with both. The cleanser is similar in consistency to the Tammy Fender Cleansing Milk, albeit without the high price tag or the lavender scent. But, the ingredients are just shy of being all natural (99%), and some of the "natural ingredients" are highly processed and nowhere near the food grade, organic quality of Tammy Fender's line. Having said that, $10 is a much more accessible price point and it works great. Available at Burt's Bees, $10 for 6 oz.
The Burt's Bees Sensitive Daily Moisturizing Cream does a nice job of moisturizing given its lightweight formula. Like the Cleansing Cream, it's 99% natural- not at the Tammy Fender level of natural- but for $15, you get a lovely cream that wears well under powder or liquid foundation, and has been keeping my skin soft even in this winter weather. Soothing aloe, shea butter and moisturizing rice extract provide efficacious hydration, and is fragrance free. It's available at Burt's Bees, $15 for a 1.8 oz pump.
Best Body Moisturizer:
Pear, Fir and Coffee Body Oil and Hair Elixir by Aftelier Perfumes. Scent Hive readers might remember that I included this gem in my Holiday Gift Guide. Now it's making an appearance on this list because not only does it make a great gift, it also happens to be my favorite body oil of the year. (Body oils are my preferred mode of skin hydration, BTW). So why do I love this one so much? It's that quirky mix of notes, pear, fir and coffee, that excites my senses as this trio of fruity, balsamic, and earthy essences play against each other in a truly unique way. The luscious blend of fractionated coconut and jojoba oils provide superb hydration and act as excellent carriers for the botanical essences. I wish my sample wasn't tapped out as I am dying to use it in my hair since it's also billed as a hair elixir. I guess that means my shopping cart over at Aftelier.com might be getting some action real soon. Aftelier's Pear, Fir and Coffee Body Oil and Hair Elixir is available at Aftelier.com, $40 for a 3.5 oz glass pump bottle.
Please visit the blogs listed below as they are also sharing their "Best of 2011" picks. I can't wait to see what they favored this year!
Another Perfume Blog
DSH Notebook
Perfume Shrine
Smelly Blog
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I'm pretty thick-skinned, but the book Dirty Wars bothered me a lot. Has kept me up nights. I decided to read it again to see if it shocked me a second time. In some ways, its worse the second time through, because I had expected that some of my reaction to the first pass at the book would mitigate the second reading. Not the case. I'm going to say this again–if you haven't gone out to get the book and read it since I mentioned it a few weeks ago, you really need to do this.
What I find truly shocking in the book is that the war crimes that both Bush and Obama have committed in our names doesn't result in the kind of outrage it should. In fact, I've been shocked by how numb Obama supporters have become to what he is doing, and how they so glibly defend things that ten years ago outraged them. By way of example, Obama used a special ops force to murder bin Laden, a criminal suspect. Curiously, its become increasingly clear that the United States probably lacked the kind of evidence that would have proven bin Laden's guilt for 9/11 beyond a reasonable doubt. Increasingly, it is apparent that bin Laden was really good at taking credit for things as the face of al Qaeada, but its not clear how much he knew and when he knew it. So I comment on this blog that his killing was the murder of a criminal suspect, and that the crime was likely political to assuage the political ambitions of Obama. Rick tells me that 99% of Americans disagree about that. Oh? Since when is a lynching ok, if 99% of the populace decide that the murder is ok? Now we want to have civil rights protected by majority fiat. We have a black president, lynching a criminal suspect, and apparently targeting people because of the color of their skin or their national origin or religious belief, and that's ok because 99% of the American public approve. Really? Or Lee, seriously suggesting that Congress works for Obama. Really?
Dirty Wars has to be your gut check. The scandals which are breaking in Washington are making it clear that Obama has not only internalized W's worst crimes, but he's taken them to the next level. Fine. Compare your local Boston Marathon bomber to bin Laden if you want, but when you start to use those homeland security laws to target the Koch brothers and the AP, we're on dangerous ground. That's why this president is facing impeachment.
The next election has to be about good governance. Forget about the economy or gay rights or abortion or the minority composition of the country or partisan politics. This country needs a president who understands and appreciates constitutional process, and who vows to investigate where our government has gone off the rails. Six weeks ago, I thought Obama could still be that person. Today, its clear that hes the problem. Maybe Biden could be that person. Maybe he'll have that chance.
But everyone needs to read Dirty Wars. I mean it. I really want people to read that book, and tell me that what is disclosed in that book is ok with them, and that in light of those revelations, you don't understand why this country has no respect in the community of nations.


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A recipe need not be elaborate to make a tasty dish, especially in these hot days, there is no need to spend a long time in the kitchen. Here's One of my favorite ways to prepare a simple but delicious pasta and it's great for the Nine Days or anytime.
Spaghetti with Oil and Garlic
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh, chopped, parsley
- Salt and pepper
- chilli pepper flakes (optional)
- In a large pan boil some lightly salted water. Add the spaghetti and boil again, cook for 8 – 9 minutes or until tender but still a bit resistant to the bite (al dente).
- In the meantime, while the spaghetti is cooking, heat the oil in a skillet, add the garlic and a pinch of salt cooking over low heat. Stir constantly for 3 – 4 minutes or until golden brown. Do not let the garlic become brown for it will adversely affect the taste. Remove from heat
- Drain the spaghetti and put on a large, warmed, serving dish. Pour in the olive oil, add the
- For a bit more color and an extra kick in taste, sprinkle sparingly with chili pepper flakes.
Yields 4 Servings
Easy to make and truly delectable. Sometimes, when the mood strikes me, I'll add some finely grated parmeggiano and will then skip the chili pepper flakes.
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Beginning in Knoxville, TN on October 9th, Lost in the Trees will be joined by Durham, NC folk quartet Midtown Dickens for the entirety of the tour, as well as Dana Buoy (of the acclaimed psych-rock heroes, Akron/Family) on the west coast. The group will also join the lineup of The Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival on October 6th in Pittsboro, NC and City Arts Festival in Seattle, WA on October 20th. Tickets for the fall tour go on sale starting August 13th. All on sale times and locations can be found by visiting: href="http://www.lostinthetrees.com/tour/">LostInTheTrees.com>.
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Sherlock will soon get a blast from the past: John Hannah has been cast as Sherlock's old drug dealer from London, executive producer Rob Doherty announced Saturday at Elementary's winter TV preview panel.
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TVGuide.com has since learned that Hannah will play Rhys, who comes to New York seeking Holmes' (Jonny Lee Miller) help. "Rhys is somebody who was helpful to Sherlock in London every once in a while with respect to cases," Doherty tells us. "Rhys was a guy who had his finger on the pulse of crime in London. That's all in the past.
"When we meet him in the present, he has sought Sherlock out because several years ago he saw an opportunity to retire from the business: He ripped off his bosses and made off with about $2 million and retired to Thailand. His daughter, who actually lives in New York, has been abducted and is being held for ransom. He comes to Sherlock because even Rhys understands and appreciates that on drugs or off drugs, Sherlock Holmes is the greatest detective in the history of detecting."
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Naturally, having his former dealer in town will not be easy for the recovering addict Sherlock. "It's difficult for Sherlock to be around him in that Rhys is a walking, talking trigger," Doherty says. "It's hard to interact with him and not remember his druggie past. So, Joan [Lucy Liu] has to work a little harder than usual."
For her part, Joan will not be a fan of Rhys. "Rhys is a lovely fellow, as is John Hannah, but her guard is up," he says. "She recognizes that as lovely as he may be, he's a criminal. He was a drug dealer. There are reasons to be a little wary of the guy. She's especially uncomfortable that Rhys is staying at the Brownstone."
Elementary airs Thursdays at 10/9c on CBS.
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NEW YORK -- Yoenis Cespedes might not be an actual All-Star, but he was the undisputed star of the Chevrolet Home Run Derby on Monday night.
Cespedes put on a show for the sold-out Citi Field crowd, banging out 17 home runs in the first round and six in the second, then capping his night with a final-round flourish of nine home runs to edge Bryce Harper and become the first non-All-Star to win the event.
Despite all the curiosity over whether Prince Fielder could become just the second player to win the Derby three times or whether Chris Davis' incredible first half would carry over into this setting, it was Cespedes who stole the spotlight.
"Before I came," Cespedes said through interpreter Pedro Gomez, "they asked me if I was going to be nervous because I would be participating in front of possibly 50,000 people. When I was in Cuba, I participated in five home run derbies; it wasn't 50,000 people, but it was 30,000 or 32,000 people and I wasn't nervous."
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Several of Cespedes' shots went to the third deck of a ballpark with deep dimensions. And even though Harper, who at 20 years and 272 days old nearly became the Derby's youngest winner ever, gave Cespedes a high hurdle to cross in the final round, Cespedes crossed it with ease. With five outs remaining out of his available 10, he won it with an exclamation point -- a 455-foot poke to dead center -- becoming the first right-handed hitter to win the Derby since Vladimir Guerrero in 2007.
Cespedes showed why captain Robinson Cano handpicked him to round out the American League squad. Now in his second season with the A's after defecting from Cuba, Cespedes' batting-practice displays have been the stuff of legend, and on this night he got to show that "sick pop," as David Ortiz called it, to a national audience.
"I asked some guys that were in the All-Star Game, but some of them couldn't," Cano said. "You know what? It's good to give a chance to a guy that didn't make the All-Star Game so he can get the experience. Now he's got a truck. I hope he gives me at least two tires."
Cespedes won a Chevrolet Silverado (the very vehicle he pelted with one of his final round feats of strength), but more important was the $529,000 raised for some worthy causes, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and MLB Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program. Because the AL team, led by Cespedes, edged the NL in homer tally over the first two rounds, Chevrolet and MLB will donate $150,000 to Cano's charity and $100,000 to BGCA in Cano's name. A total of $25,000 will be donated to NL captain David Wright's charity.
Though Wright, the local hero and All-Star ambassador, bowed out after the first round, he was thrilled to see Citi Field shining.
"It really, really was awesome," Wright said. "It's what I remember the playoff atmosphere [at Shea Stadium] being like in 2006."
The ballpark was really buzzing after Cespedes' sensational first round, in which he tied Ortiz (2005) for the third-most homers in a single round. It wasn't the same as Josh Hamilton's 28-homer outburst in the first round at Yankee Stadium in 2008, but it was still pretty special. And Cespedes was one of four first-time Derby participants to advance to the second round, joined by Harper, Davis and Michael Cuddyer.
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"I came off the field saying that's not enough," Harper said. "I thought maybe 12. The way [Cespedes] was swinging the bat that first and second round, he wasn't even trying. It was pretty incredible to watch. He's so strong."
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Cespedes claimed it convincingly and promised to come back for more.
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Activists plan to line the route of next week's parade to protest a SeaWorld float over accusations in a new documentary that the theme parks treat whales badly. And ranchers succeeded in getting Jett pulled off the South Dakota tourism float after they questioned why the vegetarian and animal-rights ally was representing their beef-loving state.
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Anomalous Coronary Artery (ACA)
What is ACA?
An anomalous coronary artery (ACA) is a coronary artery that has an abnormality or malformation. The malformation is congenital (present at birth) and is most often related to the origin of the coronary artery. However, there may be other defective areas in the coronary artery. ACA may also occur along with other congenital heart defects.
This condition may also be called congenital coronary artery anomaly (CAA).
Although they are present at birth, ACAs are often not diagnosed until late adolescence or adulthood, because of the lack of symptoms or because symptoms may not be recognized as being caused by ACA. Teens or adults with unknown ACA may have an initial episode of chest pain, heart failure, or even sudden cardiac death before the condition is recognized.
Anatomy of the coronary arteries
The main function of the coronary arteries is to supply blood to the heart muscle. Like all other tissues in the body, the heart muscle needs oxygen-rich blood to function, and oxygen-depleted blood must be recirculated to the lungs. The coronary arteries are made up of two large branches called the right and left coronary arteries. The left coronary artery system branches into the circumflex artery and the left anterior descending artery.
The two main coronary arteries are the left main and right coronary arteries. The left main coronary artery (LMCA), supplies blood to the left ventricle. The right coronary artery (RCA), supplies blood to the right ventricle, right atrium, and sinoatrial node (cluster of cells in the right atrial wall that regulates the heart's rhythmic rate).
Additional arteries branch off the two main coronary arteries to supply the heart muscle with blood. These include the following:
Circumflex artery (Cx). The circumflex artery branches off the left coronary artery and encircles the heart muscle. This artery supplies blood to the lateral side and back of the heart.
Left anterior descending artery (LAD). The left anterior descending artery branches off the left coronary artery and supplies blood to the front of the left side of the heart.
Smaller branches of the coronary arteries include: acute marginal, posterior descending (PDA), obtuse marginal (OM), septal perforator, and diagonals.
Why are the coronary arteries important?
Since coronary arteries deliver blood to the heart muscle, any coronary artery disorder or disease can potentially reduce the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the heart, which may lead to a heart attack or death.
What causes ACA?
The vast majority of congenital heart defects have no known cause. A baby's heart begins to develop at conception, and is largely formed by eight weeks into the pregnancy. Congenital heart defects develop during this crucial first eight weeks of the baby's development. Specific steps must take place in order for the heart to form correctly. Often, congenital heart defects are a result of one of these crucial steps not happening at the right time.
ACA may be associated with other congenital heart defects, particularly transposition of the great arteries and tetralogy of Fallot.
Why is ACA a concern?
ACA is of concern because there may be no indication that the condition is present until a severe event, such as chest pain, heart attack, or even sudden death occurs. A child may have remained asymptomatic (free from symptoms) throughout childhood, and be completely unaware that he or she had a problem.
Individuals with ACA involved in strenuous activity or athletics may be at risk for sudden death and may need to modify their exercise routines. Some young people who experience sudden cardiac death are found to have a coronary artery anomaly. ACA is the second most common cause of sudden death in young athletes.
It is also suspected that anomalous coronary arteries may pose risk for earlier development of coronary atherosclerotic disease.
What are the symptoms of ACA?
The symptoms of ACA vary depending on the type of anomalous artery present. Some types have no associated symptoms and may be found later in life during diagnostic tests, such as cardiac echocardiography (echo) or cardiac catheterization. Other types of ACA may cause symptoms related to decreased blood flow to the heart tissue, such as chest pain on exertion or (less commonly) at rest.
Depending on the type of ACA, symptoms may begin in infancy, or, more commonly, they may not appear until later on in life. An infant with ACA may exhibit symptoms that may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Poor feeding
Slowed or poor growth and development
Dyspnea (difficulty breathing)
Diaphoresis (sweating)
Grayish skin color in conjunction with other symptoms
Periods of pallor (pale skin)
Heart failure
An older child may complain of chest pain or dizziness and fainting during exertion. Heart failure, with symptoms of shortness of breath on exertion and fluid retention, may be the hallmark symptom if chest pain has been vague or ignored and ischemia (decreased blood flow to the heart muscle) damaged the heart muscle.
Both chest pain and heart failure symptoms serve as early warning signs in adults that the heart muscle is no longer receiving sufficient blood supply from the coronary artery circulation, which may have been adequate during infancy and childhood.
The symptoms of an anomalous coronary artery may resemble other medical conditions or heart problems. Always consult your child's doctor for a diagnosis.
How is ACA diagnosed?
The doctor will perform a physical examination, listening to the heart and lungs, and make other observations that help in the diagnosis.
Diagnostic testing for congenital heart disease varies by the child's age, clinical condition, and institutional preferences. Some tests that may be recommended include the following:
Chest X-ray. A diagnostic test that uses invisible X-ray beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs onto film. There may be changes that take place in the lungs due to extra blood flow that can be seen on an X-ray.
Electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG). A test that records the electrical activity of the heart, shows abnormal rhythms (arrhythmias or dysrhythmias), and detects heart muscle stress.
Echocardiogram (echo). A procedure that evaluates the structure and function of the heart by using sound waves recorded on an electronic sensor to produce a moving picture of the heart and heart valves.
Cardiac catheterization. A cardiac catheterization is an invasive procedure that gives very detailed information about the structures inside the heart. Under sedation, a small, thin, flexible tube (catheter) is inserted into a blood vessel in the groin, and guided to the inside of the heart. Blood pressure and oxygen measurements are taken in the four chambers of the heart, as well as the pulmonary artery and aorta. Contrast dye is also injected to more clearly visualize the structures inside the heart.
Computed tomography angiography (CTA). A diagnostic imaging procedure that uses a combination of X-rays and computer technology to produce horizontal, or axial, images (often called slices) of the blood vessels.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). A diagnostic procedure that uses a combination of large magnets, radiofrequencies, and a computer to produce detailed images of organs and structures within the body.
Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA). A type of MRI procedure used to evaluate blood flow through arteries.
Nuclear imaging. Diagnostic scans that use very small amounts of radioactive materials, or radiopharmaceuticals, to identify abnormal blood flow to the heart, to determine the extent of the damage of the heart muscle after a heart attack, and/or to measure heart function.
ACA may be found during diagnostic procedures performed for symptoms that are related to other problems or conditions.
Treatment for ACA
Specific treatment for anomalous coronary artery will be determined by your child's doctor based on:
Your child's age, overall health, and medical history
Extent of the disease
Your child's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies
Expectations for the course of the defect
Your opinion or preference
Recommendations for treatment will depend on which type of ACA is present and its effect on the child. Treatment for ACA may include:
Medical treatment. Various methods of medical treatment for ACA may include:
Medications to strengthen the heart, affect the blood pressure, and/or remove extra fluid from the body (water pills). Other types of medications may also be used.
Oxygen therapy
Activity limitations
Surgical treatment. Various surgical techniques may be utilized for ACA repair, depending on the type of anomaly.
Long-term outcomes
Depending on the specific form of ACA, symptoms may be absent or mild in childhood.
Individuals who have been diagnosed with ACA should follow their doctor's recommendations closely. Although many remain without symptoms, a thorough evaluation again in adolescence or early adulthood is recommended. In some cases, periodic stress tests may be recommended to assess for changes in coronary artery status.
Following surgical repair of ACA, there may be some increased risk of developing early coronary artery disease. Outcomes following surgical repair may be improved by following guidelines for healthy diet and exercise.
Consult your child's doctor regarding the specific outlook for your child.


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In Pvp Disc didn't even feel right. I was being globaled and without dedicating all my glyphs and talents to survival only had a trinket and Pain suppression that I could use to get a gcd space to breath, and Pain suppression could still not be cast while silenced, only stunned, so that only helped some of the time. I piled on resil, and once I got over 6k resil I started to notice I was harder to kill, and by getting where I am currently at 7.470k ( 61.51%) I was lasting longer, but all it took was a couple dps blowing all the cd's on me and I was gone.
All the stuff we could pick from talent points that made disc awesome in BG's became talent points or Glyphs. I could have gone pure defensive mode in glyph choices, Inner fire for 60% ,more armor, Innerfocus Glyph for 5 sec for silence and interrupt protection and desperation to cast GS while silenced and the combination would have helped, but not enough. I was already using Spectral guise to avoid getting hit as often, and it worked occasionally and Angelic Feathers for me to get away faster ( and good for flag carrying bg's) but it wasn't enough. I still felt weak.
So I have gone holy. Yes, funny isn't it. A Holy Priest in BG's – the joke was that holy priests did more healing when they had died and were in spirit of redemption form then then did when they were alive. I have more instant type casts I can do inbetween stuns and silences as Holy now then when I was Disc. I have Sanctuary as a less then .5 sec cast, as a set and forget heal, lightwell as a set and forget. ( didn't pick lifespring because it only helps if your less then 50% health) holy word: serenity is instant with a 10 sec cd and heals for almost as much as a flash heal but for 1/3 of the mana cost. Divine Hymn on 3 min cd and everything I had as disc. Sure spirit shell was awesome when you could see the enemy running at you and you had time to build it up. But when your getting locked down, and you can't even get a fear off, or a second to put your psyfiend on the ground – your spirit shell was useless.
Holy is still as squishy – but I felt squishy as disc. I'm not dying any less.
RBG's don't seem to be getting off the ground. Guild attempts have flopped even getting 10 people interested. Have a few feelers out with some people I've been doing semi premades with who might do RBG's , but there's a noticeable lack of interest generally, and I think I've left it too late again I tried to push on week 1 but it never happened and besides I think I would very much rather be Shadow ( shadow is awesome sauce right now) – and regardless of how much better I think Holy is for pvp for me at this moment, trying to convince a new rbg team that I can be awesome might be a hard task.


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Christopher M. Johnson, Professor of Music Education and Music Therapy, is currently the Chair of the Music Education and Music Therapy Department and Director of the Music Research Institute at the University of Kansas. Johnson earned his Ph.D. from the Florida State University.
Since his arrival at The University of Kansas, Johnson has taught courses in Instrumental Conducting, Teaching Instrumental Music, Managing Behaviors in the Music Environment, Psychology and Acoustics of Music, and Research Methods in Music Education and Music Therapy. Johnson served two terms as the editor of the International Journal of Music Education: Research, the research publication of the International Society for Music Education. He is currently serving his second term on the National Association for Music Educations Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. He also served on the editorial board of the Journal of Research in Music Education, and one earlier term as the Chair for the MENC Executive Committee of the Society for Research in Music Education. Johnson also served as the Chair for the Research Commission of the International Society for Music Education.
Johnson's research interests include applied research in music education, and basic research in all aspects of the psychology of music. He has published articles in many journals including the Journal of Research in Music Education, the International Journal of Music Education, the Journal of Music Therapy, Journal of Band Research, Contributions to Music Education, and the Bulletin of the Council for Research in Music Education, among others. Johnson has also been an active member and contributor to the Research Seminar of the International Society for Music Education and World Alliance for Arts Education.
Johnson received a university teaching award – the Ned N. Fleming Award for Excellence in Teaching and received the recognition for Graduate Teaching Achievement from the Center for Teaching Excellence. Johnson was also awarded a lecturing & research award as a J. William Fulbright Scholar and recently received the Ella Scoble Opperman Citation for Distinguished Achievement from the Florida State University College of Music.
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Inspired by `The Greatest'
It's too bad we can't have Muhammad Ali come visit us in the clubhouse every day. We might go undefeated!
The Greatest of All Time arrived before our game on Wednesday, and it was like the king of the world paying a visit. There's nobody like him. He has such a presence, it's like he's glowing.
I've been around a lot of big stars and celebrities, but he stands all alone. Michael Jordan could walk in and I'd say, hey, that's cool. But Ali walks in and the whole room comes to a stop. Everybody gets real quiet and just looks at him, knowing you're in the presence of history.
I've met him before. He autographed a picture of us with a little message to me. It's something I'll definitely keep for the rest of my life.
When he sat in a chair in the middle of the clubhouse, not far from where I sit between Brandon Wood and Vernon Wells, I was the first to jump up and come over and see him. I'm not shy.
I just told him how great it was to see him again and how much I admire him, that kind of thing. I know he loves to do this. They tell me he really lights up when kids come around and see him. Ali loves kids and ice cream.
One by one all the players came over and shook his hand, said hello. His wife and her sister were with him, and we all talked with them. Very nice, very gracious women. You could see how awed all the players were, especially the young guys. It was like they couldn't believe Muhammad Ali was actually here.
Ali gave us so much in his life. He's a man who always stood for what he believed in, and you have to respect that. And he was fearless. He fought 'em all, from Liston to Foreman to Frazier, toe to toe.
After we saw him, we went out and scored five runs in the first inning and shut out the Giants. We were inspired, truly. It's not every day a legend like Muhammad Ali, the greatest, comes to visit and you can feel his presence.
Now if only we could bottle that feeling and carry it with us all season . . .
We break camp on Saturday, the veterans, and head back to Southern California for a few days and a few more exhibitions before opening up on Thursday in Kansas City. We're ready for a big season, I believe. We're going to be a lot better than last year. I love our chances.
It's going to be exciting at Angel Stadium, especially with the big 50th anniversary celebration and all the great players from the team's past showing up to throw out the first pitch and hang out with us. Another season is just about on!


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Last week, my two-and-a-half-year-old son met me at LACMA for lunch, and together we devised a quick summer kid's tour. We're out and about a lot, but this was certainly one of the most fun afternoons the two of us have had together in a long time.
Choi Jeong-Hwa's HappyHappy. Our first stop. (This is the HappyHappy that is installed in the main entrance, not the HappyHappy installed closer to 6th Street, mentioned yesterday.) How could a little kid not like this installation? Shuffling through the colorful plastic was a riot for my boy and a great photo op for me. Be sure to bring your camera. (We would have hit the other part of the installation—but I donated some of my son's old toys to the project a few weeks ago and didn't want him to see his things and lose it. For those of you who have not already sent your child's toys off to this project, I highly recommend it.)
Richard Serra's Band and Sequence. Art that feels like a funhouse. Perfect for little ones. My boy was eager to see what was around every curve and (unfortunately) found that loud voices get big echoes inside the sculptures. When I dragged him out of Sequence, he pleaded, "No! More art!"—aside from "I love you," perhaps the three most gratifying words my kid has ever said to me.
Chris Burden's Urban Light. It's a no-brainer. The gridded lights create a maze that my son and other little kids had fun zipping around in. Though frankly, I had as much fun in Urban Light, Band, Sequence, and HappyHappy as he did. Each were great immersive experiences that invited active participation rather than passive looking.
Lunch. Lastly, we headed up to the cafeteria where hotdogs, hamburgers, and pizza are served—there's healthy stuff too—and dined outside on the plaza, capping our day off by throwing a couple of pennies in the nearby fountain. Great family time and a little culture all in about an hour.


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It is fitting that the Tim Burton exhibition will close its doors at midnight on the beloved director's favorite holiday—Halloween. This weekend, we celebrate the closing of the exhibition with extended hours, great programs for families and adults, a free Vincent Price film marathon, and a Tim Burton–themed costume ball.
For all the night owls, we are keeping the exhibition open for thirty-eight hours straight from 10 am on Sunday all the way through midnight on Halloween. (UPDATE: A limited number of tickets for Monday 5 am to 9 am are still available for online purchase. All other times are SOLD OUT online.) We've also discounted admission on Monday morning to $10 before 9 am (that's half off!), so make sure to reserve your tickets in advance, hop into your costume, and visit the exhibition during Halloween's witching hours.
Besides checking out the exhibition, there will be lots for families to do on campus all weekend. On Saturday from noon to 2 pm, families can join an art workshop and performance in the park, where they create their own props, costumes, and instruments and then use them together in a fun All Hallows' Eve–themed storytelling performance. Andell Family Sundays are Burton-themed this weekend too. Adults and kids can take part in an artist-led workshop to design costumes, make puppets, and put on a puppet show.
One of the great things about having the Tim Burton exhibition at LACMA is that it gave Tim Burton himself a chance to fill a gallery with items of his choosing from LACMA's permanent collection. Burton Selects: From LACMA's Collection is a great way to complement your visit to the exhibition. From Japanese art with ghosts and demons to Renaissance drawings, the works in this gallery speak to Burton's wide artistic inspiration. Gallery educators will be in the Burton Selects gallery from noon to 4 pm on Saturday to lead conversations and answer questions about this eclectic mix of works. While you are on campus, make sure to wander around to our other eight exhibitions on view too.
The weekend celebration ramps up on Saturday night when the Muse Dead Man's Ball takes over the LACMA campus. General admission tickets for the costume ball sold out yesterday, but there are still a few membership packages available–or listen to KROQ for your chance to win a pair. We will also be posting pictures of the festivities and all of the amazing costumes next week. If you are still looking for costume ideas, check out a slideshow from past costume balls.
On Sunday, we honor Tim Burton's idol Vincent Price by showing six of Price's films back-to-back, starting at 1 pm. Curator Britt Salvesen wrote about Burton's relationship with Price in yesterday's blog post. Tickets for all of the films in this series are free, so drop by for one or stay for all six.
Our shop, restaurant, and bar will all be open late this weekend so make sure to check out their updated hours and specials (like jack-o'-lantern soup!).
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It never ceases to amaze me how the branches of my family tree reach out through the Western District and entwine with the branches of other family trees. The roots of each tree are different, but the branches come together by way of marriage. In this month's Passing of the Pioneers, two of the families represented have links to two of my own families.
This month also sees Mr and Mrs George Excell who sadly passed away within hours of each other. There is also a member of the Kittson family of Bridgewater and a dentist born in the same area. There is Margaret McWilliams, educated in Belgium and John Gorman, an Irish policeman.
William LUXTON: Died 4 June 1903 at North Hamilton. William Luxton was born in Devonshire, England about 1819. He arrived in South Australia around 1846 before moving to Macarthur, Victoria in the 1850s where he remained until his death. He had four daughters still alive at the time of his death including Mrs T.R. Oliver (Margaret Luxton) who was the sister-in-law of Elizabeth Oliver (wife of Reuben Harman) and Mary Oliver (wife of Jonathan Harman).
Robert ISBEL: Died June 1908 at Ararat. Robert Isbel's father came to Victoria from Adelaide in search of gold, with Robert and his mother joining him at Great Western in 1862. Robert settled at Concongelia.
Francis MATTHEWS: Died 6 June 1915 at Landsborough. Francis Matthews was a native of Ireland and had worked in the Dublin Customs Department before coming to Australia. He eventually settled at Joel Joel and worked hard on the land. He only had two relatives in Australia at the time of his death, an Ernest Matthews of Crowlands and a cousin.
Sarah Elizabeth PORTER: Died 8 June 1915 at Hamilton. Originally from Blackwood, Victoria, Sarah married James Reece from Purdeet, near Penshurst. She saw Penshurst grow from nothing to a permanent town. Sarah and James had three sons and four daughters.
Adrina McDONNELL: Died 13 June 1915 at Rhymney. Adrina McDonnell and her husband Duncan McKenzie arrived in Victoria from Scotland in the early 1850s. Duncan obtained a job at Allanvale Estate a large sheep station near Great Western. Adrina died at the home of her daughter, Mrs Foley and was buried at Ararat Cemetery.
Margaret McWILLIAMS: Died 27 June 1915 at Warrnambool. Margaret McWilliams arrived in Melbourne from Scotland in 1852 to marry Alfred M. Jukes. After time living in Richmond, they moved to Warrnambool where Alfred took up a post of solicitor, one of the first in the town. He was also Town Clerk for a time. Alfred died in 1872. Margaret was a member of the Christ Church Ladies Guild and when World War 1 broke out she was particularly interested in the fate of Belgium and its residents. As a girl, she was educated in Malines, Belgium a town later destroyed by the Germans.
George EXCELL: Died 11 June 1916 at Stockyard Hill. George Excell was a successful breeder of dairy cattle, draught horses and sheep. He began his time in Victoria when he landed in Geelong aged around twenty-seven during the 1850s. He went to Ballarat and was there at the time of Eureka, before residing at Swan Bay near Queenscliffe for forty years. He later moved to Stockyard Hill, east of Ararat where he remained until his death.
Susan Angelina PRYKE: Died 11 June 1916 at Stockyard Hill. Susan Pryke was the wife of George Excell, above. They married in 1853 in Victoria and their union was so great that Susan died only hours after George's passing.
Alexander McBEAN: Died 13 June 1917 at Casterton. Alexander was a blacksmith, who learnt his trade as a teenager, fresh from the boat. His first boss was known as "Terrible Billy" Thomson. He was then apprenticed to Mr W. Handley at Sandford before moving to the Ballarat district. He later moved to Edenhope and then Casterton where he had a blacksmith's business behind Cawker's Mart. He again moved, this time to Harrow, before once again moving back to Casterton and opening another blacksmith business which he ran until his death.
John Henry Morris BILSTON: Died 17 June 1917 at Penola, South Australia. John Bilston was the son of Thomas Bilston, an early settler of Melbourne and brother of Frederick William Bilston, from August Passing of the Pioneers. John was born in Heywood around 1846 and his first job was an apprentice saddler which he did for five years. Finding that rather sedate, he became a gun shearer and a buckjump rider. After some time farming, he took up saddlery again in his later years. John married Mary Mingoue, the daughter of Simon Minogue of Portland.
William MULLEN:– Died 13 June 1917 at Drik Drik. Born in Ireland, William Mullen arrived in Victoria in 1862 aged eighteen. He married Emma Holmes of Lower Cape Bridgewater and they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary just prior to William's death. They had a family of nine children.
Thomas Gibson HENRY: Died 16 June 1920 at Portland. The lure of gold brought Thomas Henry to Australia from Ireland but his life soon went from that of a miner to teacher. He taught at the Heywood school from 1870 to 1876 and the Mumbanner school from 1876 to 1888 after which he retired. He then farmed until he moved to Portland in 1906. His wife was Miss Tatham of Doncaster, Melbourne and they had five children.
Luke BYRNE: Died 18 June 1920 at Ballarat. This is obituary which tells a great pioneering story. Irishman Luke Byrne began in his time in Australia at Ballarat and his life ended in Ballarat. Luke originally carted goods from Ballarat through to Horsham and the stations beyond. At the time, the only residents of Horsham were all male except for one woman.
Luke was one of the first to select land in the Wimmera in an area which became known as Byrneville. The early years were very difficult and at times Luke had to leave his selection and take up jobs to supplement his income. By the time he retired, Luke had increased his holding to 3,000 acres of the best wheat growing land which he was able to pass on to his three sons. Luke and his wife had a total of twelve children.
John GORMAN: Died 18 June 1922 at Geelong. As a policeman of thirty-four years, John Gorman worked in towns throughout Western Victoria. John joined the police force shortly after arriving in Victoria from Ireland in 1863. In his retirement, he lived in Geelong. He left a wife and five children.
Susannah KITTSON: Died 3 June 1926 at Portland. Susannah Kittson came to Victoria from Ireland as a six-year-old in 1841. She was a member of the pioneering Kittson family of Bridgewater. On arrival at Geelong, her family "trekked" to Colac, then Tahara and then on to Bridgewater.
Susannah married John Harcoan and they settled at Minyip in the Wimmera. Three months before her death, Susannah returned to live at Portland where she found "peace at last" in the place of her childhood. She left five children.
William OSBOURNE: Died 19 June 1930 at Portland. Born in Portland, William with his brothers, followed his father into the butchering business. Osbournes Butchers were known as giving "full value and a square deal to all". William was also a foundation member of the Portland P & A Society and was a vestryman at St Stephens Church.
Caroline HUMPHRIES: – Died 8 June 1931 at Casterton. Born at Portland around 1860, Caroline was the daughter of Charles Humphries and Caroline Sampson. Within a few years of her birth, Caroline's family moved to Henty, between Merino and Casterton. She later married James Lane and they settled at Dunrobin, north of Casterton where they raised a large family. I have a link to Caroline Humphries through my Diwell line. Caroline's niece Margaret Ley Humphries, married my 1st cousin 3 x removed, William Ralph Francis Coulson a grandson of William Diwell and Margaret Turner.
Peter GAMBETTA: – Died 5 June 1931 at Stawell. Peter Gambetta came to Stawell from his home in Ticino which lies in Italy but is a state of Switzerland. Gold was the lure but after the boom, he started a vineyard "St Bernards" near Stawell.
Joseph Henry PORTER: Died 22 June 1931 at Portland. Born in England around 1840, Joseph Porter arrived in Portland around 1854. Taking on the trade of cabinet maker, he was known for his fine craftsmanship. His wife was Sarah Herbertson, a member of a well-known family from Portland West. They had no children.
Dr James Thompson TUNNOCK: Died 16 June 1933 at Hamilton. Despite moving away at a young age, Dr Tunnock had strong links to the early pioneers of south-west Victoria. James was the son of Jonathon Carrick More Tunnock and Jane Kennedy and was born at Cape Bridgwater in 1853. Being bright at school and having no interest in farming, James took himself off to Melbourne to study dentistry. Maybe I should not have put the prefix of Dr. in front of James' name as in 1913, he was fined £5 for using the title Dr. on signage, breaching the Dentists Act 1910.
I don't think I would fancy visiting a Dental Parlor. It sounds too much like Funeral Parlor!
Ann BEGLEN: Died 7 June 1940 at Portland. Miss Ann Beglen's Irish parents John and Margaret, arrived at Williamstown in 1841 before travelling on the Frances Henty to Portland. On arrival, John set up a butcher shop. Ann was born in 1848 and educated at Miss Dunbar's private school at Portland. In her later years, Ann could still remember playing as a child around the foundations of the then under construction"Burswood" built by Edward Henty. At the time of her death, Ann was living with her nieces at "Pioneer Cottage" the home where she was born.